General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1301
The Edhi Foundation received which major international award from Bahrain in 2019?
Answer:
Isa Award for Service to Humanity
The Edhi Foundation (ایدھی فاؤنڈیشن) was awarded the Isa Award for Service to Humanity by the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2019.
1302
Which Pakistani female scientist won the UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology in 2017?
Answer:
Shahida Hasnain
Prof. Shahida Hasnain (شاہدہ حسنین) won the UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology in 2017 for her research in environmental and medical microbiology.
1303
Aqeela Asifi, an Afghan refugee in Pakistan, won which UN award in 2015 for her work in education?
Answer:
Nansen Refugee Award
Aqeela Asifi (عقیلہ آصفی) won the Nansen Refugee Award in 2015 for her courageous dedication to educating Afghan refugee girls in Pakistan.
1304
Which prestigious environmental award, known as the 'Green Oscar', did Dr. Muhammad Ali Nawaz win in 2016?
Answer:
Whitley Award
Dr. Muhammad Ali Nawaz won the Whitley Award (وٹلی ایوارڈ), often referred to as the 'Green Oscar', in 2016 for his work on snow leopard conservation in Pakistan.
1305
Who is the founder of Akhuwat Foundation and recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2021?
Answer:
Dr. Amjad Saqib
Dr. Amjad Saqib (ڈاکٹر امجد ثاقب) received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2021 for his interest-free microfinance program, Akhuwat.
1306
Which Pakistani woman was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize in 2008 posthumously?
Answer:
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto (بینظیر بھٹو) was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Prize in 2008, shortly after her assassination.
1307
Mir Zafar Ali is a Pakistani visual effects artist known for winning Oscars as part of the team for which film?
Answer:
The Golden Compass
Mir Zafar Ali (میر ظفر علی) was part of the visual effects team that won the Oscar for 'The Golden Compass' (2007). He also contributed to Oscar-winning films like 'Life of Pi' and 'Frozen'.
1308
Which Pakistani scientist received the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science in 2015?
Answer:
Zabta Khan Shinwari
Prof. Zabta Khan Shinwari (زبطہ خان شنواری) was awarded the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science in 2015.
1309
Which Pakistani-American playwright won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2013?
Answer:
Ayad Akhtar
Ayad Akhtar (ایاد اختر) won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play 'Disgraced'. He is a celebrated Pakistani-American writer.
1310
Who was the first Pakistani recipient of the Lenin Peace Prize?
Answer:
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz Ahmed Faiz (فیض احمد فیض), the renowned Urdu poet, was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize by the Soviet Union in 1962.